Holographis parayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parayana
ID:
1044573
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miranda
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 24: 94 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043911
Common Names
- Holographis parayana
- Parayana Holographis
- Parayana Snakeherb
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Holographis parayana (also called Parayana Holographis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a small, shrubby plant with a short, erect stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Holographis parayana is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Holographis parayana is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Holographis parayana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Holographis parayana
Holographis parayana is native to Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Holographis genus
Holographis anisophylla, Holographis ehrenbergiana, Holographis pueblensis, Holographis velutifolia, Holographis ilicifolia, Holographis parayana, Holographis tamaulipica, Holographis argyrea, Holographis virgata, Holographis caput-medusae, Holographis leticiana, Holographis pallida, Holographis tolantongensis, Holographis websteri, Holographis peloria, Holographis hintonii, Holographis lizethae, Holographis haenkeana,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Faustino Miranda (1905-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miranda' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.